FGM

Female genital mutilation (sometimes referred to as female circumcision) refers to procedures that intentionally alter or cause injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. The practice is illegal in the UK.

Please click on the links below for further information.

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_

data/file/380125/MultiAgencyPracticeGuidelinesNov14.pdf

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/child-abuse-and-neglect

/female-genital-mutilation-fgm/

https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/abuse-safety/female-circumcision-fgm-cutting/

http://orchidproject.org/?gclid=CNjSjIii2csCFWgW0wodjXILNw

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment